Banana Waffles

Name: Banana Waffles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 16 waffles (4 inch)
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 cups buttermilk; 1 medium banana, mashed; 1/3 cup canola oil; Optional: Sliced fresh bananas, maple syrup and whipped cream

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 16 waffles (4 inch)

Test Kitchen Approved

Don’t let that single ripe banana on the counter go to waste. Turn it into a batch of the best banana waffles instead.

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups buttermilk
1 medium banana, mashed
1/3 cup canola oil
Optional: Sliced fresh bananas, maple syrup and whipped cream

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, if desired. In another bowl, beat the eggs; add buttermilk, banana and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined.
Bake in a preheated waffle maker according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. If desired, serve with sliced fresh bananas, syrup and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

2 waffles: 237 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

Next time you're craving banana pancakes, try banana waffles instead! Serve with banana slices, maple syrup and whipped cream for the full brunch experience. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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